Add 20/9 and 4/32
1st number: 2 2/9, 2nd number: 4/32
20/9 + 4/32 is 169/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 32 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
20/9 = 20 × 32/9 × 32 = 640/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
4/32 = 4 × 9/32 × 9 = 36/288 - Add the two like fractions:
640/288 + 36/288 = 640 + 36/288 = 676/288 - 676/288 simplified gives 169/72
- So, 20/9 + 4/32 = 169/72
In mixed form: 225/72
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